# ‘A very unusual pattern’: Enten and experts unpack Texas election polling

https://mins.news/en/video/97219

- CNN, 2026-10-12 23:47 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny_YmIN_7rU

> CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten examines the latest Texas polls and finds an unusual pattern of rising Democratic strength in down-ballot races and across the state. Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico returns to campaigning after recovering from the flu, while a panel analyzes his messaging and that of Republican opponent Ken Paxton.

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